Post by Blaming Brad on Sept 15, 2019 15:08:16 GMT -6
Tough go for Slay against one of the better WRs in the game but he held his own and came up big when needed. Surprised they targeted him as much as they did.
Lions had no business winning that game but I'll take it.
From what I saw the Lions D plays exactly like the Pats D. Gives up tons of yards but not points. difference from Lions and Pats is Lions offense isn’t as trusting, yet. Good game and excellent job by Crosby. Probably can say goodbye to Decker after this year. But no big loss. Decker is t worth the contract. Mistakes by both te Slay is ruining his chances for a big contract.
Lions had no business winning that game but I'll take it.
neither did the chargers...both teams were equally bad
Well, I guess it depends on what your definition of "deserving to win" is. I thought the Chargers shot themselves in the foot far more than the Lions and played a better game overall.
neither did the chargers...both teams were equally bad
I thought the Chargers shot themselves in the foot far more than the Lions and played a better game overall.
I don't. I think the Lions more or less controlled the first half....got dominated in the 3rd qtr and they were pretty even in the fourth...I think they both killed themselves and whoever won deserved it....
Bottom line is who scored more points, how they get there is a week by week scenario. Both teams made mistakes. lions came out on top. On to next week.
That said, Agnew better not be on the roster going into next Sunday.
Post by liongeezer on Sept 16, 2019 5:07:53 GMT -6
Special Teams almost killed us - Bonamego better get his shit together. Penalties, muffs, blocked punts, missed extra point and FG. IOW clusterfuck.
No contain against outside runs and screens. The Charger's ran to both tackles and outside constantly to avoid Snacks and Robinson in the middle. They were very successful. OLBs, DEs and CBs need to rally to the ball better outside or else this will be a long season.
Still not running the ball well enough due to poor Run blocking. For the RBs to gain yardage they have to break tackles or make guys miss and that is tough sledding. Someone is going to get hurt trying to do to much if blocking does not improve.
Kudos to defense for take aways. Tavai punch out and Slay interception
Absolutely love Bevell's call to get 1st down in closing minute. Great job Stafford/James for the win.
Special Teams almost killed us - Bonamego better get his shit together. Penalties, muffs, blocked punts, missed extra point and FG. IOW clusterfuck.
No contain against outside runs and screens. The Charger's ran to both tackles and outside constantly to avoid Snacks and Robinson in the middle. They were very successful. OLBs, DEs and CBs need to rally to the ball better outside or else this will be a long season.
Still not running the ball well enough due to poor Run blocking. For the RBs to gain yardage they have to break tackles or make guys miss and that is tough sledding. Someone is going to get hurt trying to do to much if blocking does not improve.
Kudos to defense for take aways. Tavai punch out and Slay interception
Absolutely love Bevell's call to get 1st down in closing minute. Great job Stafford/James for the win.
There was a couple times when I questioned the play calling. A crucial 3rd and 2 in the second and there was no RB in back. It was a pass off the mark and I felt we should have ran that.
Also, I wonder if Kerryon was hurt earlier, because he did great, then they put Ty Johnson in for the ENTIRE next series which seemed weird to me. Bevell isn't the greatest play caller and I hope they give Stafford mor reign to audible shit. Is all I'm saying.
Defense...where is the defense? If the Chargers didnt self implode and have two TDs called back on stupid penalties and tie missed field goals would be different outcome
Special teams..they are a mess. Penalties, fumbles, potential bad snap there.
Stafford threw two INTs
The pass rush isnt there yet need to pressure the QB a little more. The defense was suspect to the screen game.
The good...
The defense made some plays when needed
Stafford got the WRs I to the game more
Stafford made some get plays
Crosby held up well, ol opened a few holes in the run game. Backs were elusive.
Post by badnews3123 on Sept 16, 2019 8:02:02 GMT -6
They didn’t seem to have any desire to really dial up pressure on Rivers. Seem to be a lot of 3 and 4 man rushes, basic looks, very little blitzing. Seemed to want to let coverage do the work.
Post by badnews3123 on Sept 16, 2019 8:55:13 GMT -6
I’ll take what Slay gave up to Allen any day. CBS had him as 6/75 while he was in coverage. Against arguably a top 5 WR 6/75 and no TD’s, that’s solid in today’s league where you can barely touch the WR(that first holding on Slay was evidence of that).
No matter how good of a CB you are, in today’s league you’re not holding guys like Allen, Julio, Nuke, Odell to 2-3 catches and limited yards. If you do, celebrate it because it won’t happen often.
I’ll take what Slay gave up to Allen any day. CBS had him as 6/75 while he was in coverage. Against arguably a top 5 WR 6/75 and no TD’s, that’s solid in today’s league where you can barely touch the WR(that first holding on Slay was evidence of that).
No matter how good of a CB you are, in today’s league you’re not holding guys like Allen, Julio, Nuke, Odell to 2-3 catches and limited yards. If you do, celebrate it because it won’t happen often.
I'm not bitching
I agree, you just don't see that with Slay very often.
I’ll take what Slay gave up to Allen any day. CBS had him as 6/75 while he was in coverage. Against arguably a top 5 WR 6/75 and no TD’s, that’s solid in today’s league where you can barely touch the WR(that first holding on Slay was evidence of that).
No matter how good of a CB you are, in today’s league you’re not holding guys like Allen, Julio, Nuke, Odell to 2-3 catches and limited yards. If you do, celebrate it because it won’t happen often.
I'm not bitching
I agree, you just don't see that with Slay very often.
Slay will give up some receptions. What he’ll rarely give up is big plays or big chunks after the catch.